Brakes

kfrazie1 · 08-05-2010, 08:37 PM

Just bought a used 335i from a dealer for 20,500 with 53k miles. Landed up spending 25,000 after i got the 4 yr warranty/50k miles and taxes and what not so I think i got a fair deal. Any way I put 1200 miles on it in 3 weeks and the brake light goes on! So looks like I need brakes which is absolute BS. Now I still owe the guy $300 so looks like I'm gonna be doing some bargaining for some brakes otherwise he's not seeing the rest of his money. What are the typical prices for brakes and rotors. I want to go with the OEM but if that's not possible what others are reputable.

BKV122 · 08-05-2010, 09:10 PM

did u get it from a BMW dealer?

any way around $400 for sensor, pads and rotors for the front, i did it my self so only spent 2hrs doin it

lopealle · 08-05-2010, 11:41 PM

wouldnt it be cheaper to use aftermarket brakes? or does using oem make a huge difference

742 · 08-06-2010, 12:53 AM

It is a used car. Checking the brake pad thickness needs nothing more than a flashlight. And brakes are a consumable, just like gas in the tank.

There is a reason that we used to have shop class. And not understanding mechanical issues is not a badge of societal rank,though many people in the United States seem to think so in this day and age.

fdriller9 · 08-06-2010, 08:38 AM

If you have the 4 year/50K warranty, maintenace should be included. However I'm not sure as it probably CPO now. $400 sounds about right but as he mentioned, he installed it himself....so you have to add labor and at a dealer it is usually about $125/hour. Indy shops will charge anywhere from $65 up to $100 per hour. I would go aftermarket on at least the pads if your brakes aren't covered. OEM dust sucks....

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kfrazie1 Lieutenant 64 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Brakes Just bought a used 335i from a dealer for 20,500 with 53k miles. Landed up spending 25,000 after i got the 4 yr warranty/50k miles and taxes and what not so I think i got a fair deal. Any way I put 1200 miles on it in 3 weeks and the brake light goes on! So looks like I need brakes which is absolute BS. Now I still owe the guy $300 so looks like I'm gonna be doing some bargaining for some brakes otherwise he's not seeing the rest of his money. What are the typical prices for brakes and rotors. I want to go with the OEM but if that's not possible what others are reputable.
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	did u get it from a BMW dealer? any way around $400 for sensor, pads and rotors for the front, i did it my self so only spent 2hrs doin it __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 251 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	wouldnt it be cheaper to use aftermarket brakes? or does using oem make a huge difference
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742 Major 13 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: E90 325i; F10 528i; 2002tii Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	It is a used car. Checking the brake pad thickness needs nothing more than a flashlight. And brakes are a consumable, just like gas in the tank. There is a reason that we used to have shop class. And not understanding mechanical issues is not a badge of societal rank,though many people in the United States seem to think so in this day and age.
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	If you have the 4 year/50K warranty, maintenace should be included. However I'm not sure as it probably CPO now. $400 sounds about right but as he mentioned, he installed it himself....so you have to add labor and at a dealer it is usually about $125/hour. Indy shops will charge anywhere from $65 up to $100 per hour. I would go aftermarket on at least the pads if your brakes aren't covered. OEM dust sucks....
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